Android feature

In late 2024, Google quietly introduced a new feature into Android called Android System SafetyCore. Without fanfare or public explanation, it appeared on millions of devices running Android 9 and above. The feature’s primary goal, according to Google, is to provide a privacy-preserving, on-device system that helps protect users from explicit or malicious content. However, the way it was rolled out — silently, through system updates — has raised eyebrows and concerns among privacy-conscious Android users. The Android System SafetyCore is designed to detect and blur sensitive images such as nudity, spam, or harmful material, ensuring that users are not … Read more